Kelly WrightKelly Wright, MSN, MBA, RN, CHPN, OCN, is a registered nurse and coordinator for medical navigation services at Jay's Heart. Wright has board certification in oncology, hospice, andpalliative care. She fosters the mission and vision of Jay's Heart byproviding the best care for people in need through educating, identifying what matters most, and ensuring adequate resources are in place. She works closely with the Jay's Heart team, provides leadership to health-care professionals, and collaborates with experts to provide excellent care coordination for individuals and communities.Wright is the nurse manager for Generational Health and Advanced Illness Management (AIM) at Sharp Memorial Hospital in San Diego, California. She is a transformational leader in health care, and focuses on revolutionizing the experience for older adults by honoring their individual wishes. She began her career in oncology, where her leadership qualities led to her promotion to manager of the AIM team through peer nomination. Her leadership journey continued when she was promoted by the chief nursing officer to lead the development of the Generational Health team, addressing the unique needs of older adults including surgical patients, healthy aging patients, and those transitioning to end-of-life care. Wright has developed programs, fostered relationships with administration, and reported quantifiable improvements while supporting colleagues in their new roles. Her nursing team engages with over five thousand patients annually, focusing on establishing code status, goals of care, surgical risk assessment, and vulnerability screening. Wright has been a podium presenter at prestigious conferences including the American College of Surgeons Quality and Safety Conference, the European nursing conference in Dublin, Ireland, and the American Geriatrics Society Presidential Abstract competition. She is instrumental in educating health-care professionals on end-of-life discussions, palliative care philosophy, and incorporating compassion into care plans. Read More Read Less